Steeling the Future: The Dawn of Sustainable Roadways at Hazira

The world’s first port road constructed using steel slag technology has been developed at Hazira, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in sustainable and green infrastructure development.

Built using industrial steel slag waste, the road was developed with the innovative steel slag road technology of CSIR–Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI). This eco-friendly and cost-effective solution supports India’s waste-to-wealth initiative and advances the country’s green infrastructure objectives.

In addition, CSIR-CRRI has deployed its MSS+ (Modified Mix Seal Surfacing Plus) technology for road construction in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the development of over 200 km of green roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The technology enables the construction of durable, all-weather roads without the need for heating aggregates or bitumen.

Further expanding its sustainable innovations, CSIR-CRRI, in collaboration with BPCL and NHAI, has developed a waste plastic-based Geocell road on the DND–Faridabad–KMP Expressway, utilizing approximately 30 tonnes of end-of-life plastic and promoting a circular economy approach.

CSIR-CRRI has also showcased its “ECOFIX” technology for pothole repairs in Karnataka and Assam, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and resilient road construction solutions.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.